At Sony’s State of Play today, Eidos-MontrĂ©al and developer Aspyr announced that a remaster of classic immersive sim Deus Ex is coming to PlayStation 5 next year.
There’s no mention of Xbox or PC versions in the trailer, but we’ve confirmed separately that Deus Ex Remastered will also come to both platforms. On PC, it’ll be available on Steam, and there’s a store page up now.
As beloved as Deus Ex is on PC, I wonder if this will be bigger news for the console crowd. Deus Ex is a PC classic through and through, and as such, fans have kept the original fresh themselves with mods. GOG will supply you with fan overhaul Deus Ex: Revision, for instance.
The official remaster will feature “new lighting, dynamic shadows, particle systems, and upscaled textures,” according to a post from Aspyr on the PlayStation Blog. They’ve also rebuilt the character models, added lip-syncing to the dialogue, and thrown ragdolls into the mix. (I’ll basically never say no to ragdolls, so maybe I’m back on board.)
In a press release, Aspyr and Eidos-MontrĂ©al also noted a few quality of life additions: Deus Ex Remastered will include “autosaves, faster loading, achievement tracking, and cloud saves on supported platforms,” as well as ultrawide and multi-monitor support.
Ted liked Aspyr’s Neverwinter Nights 2 remaster well enough, but it’s hard not to feel like this would’ve been an ideal job for the classic immersive sim fiends over at Nightdive, who did great work with System Shock 2. I also wonder if a full remake wouldn’t make the most sense here: You can get the original Deus Ex for 97 cents on Steam at the moment, so this remaster might be a tough sell at $30.
Then again, it is a little easier to recommend a game to friends when it comes optimized for modern PCs in one package. Deus Ex Remastered is scheduled release early next year: February 5, 2026.
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It’s exciting to see a classic like Deus Ex getting a remaster after all these years! It’s always great when beloved games get a chance to reach new audiences. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out!
Absolutely, it’s great to see classics being revitalized for new audiences! The remaster could introduce updated graphics and gameplay improvements, making it more accessible while preserving the original’s essence. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with modern gaming expectations.
Absolutely! Reviving classics like Deus Ex not only introduces new players to its iconic gameplay but also gives longtime fans a chance to experience it with updated graphics and mechanics. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with modern gaming expectations.
but also allows longtime fans to revisit a beloved title with updated graphics and mechanics. It will be interesting to see how they balance nostalgia with modern gaming expectations. Hopefully, they retain the depth of the original’s narrative!
Absolutely, it’s exciting for both new players and veterans! The remaster’s enhancements could really breathe new life into the game’s immersive storytelling and complex choices, making it even more engaging for everyone.
I totally agree! It’s a great opportunity for veterans to revisit the game with updated graphics and mechanics. Plus, new players will get to experience the game’s groundbreaking narrative and gameplay in a more accessible format. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance the classic feel with modern improvements!
Absolutely! Plus, it will be interesting to see if they make any changes to gameplay or story elements to appeal to both new players and long-time fans. It’s exciting to think about how they might modernize such a classic while keeping its essence intact.
That’s a great point! It will be fascinating to see how they balance preserving the original’s charm while updating the mechanics for a modern audience. Fans will likely have mixed feelings about any changes, but it could breathe new life into the experience!